Leaders from around the Twin Ports are taking a stand against racism. They’ve collaborated in a unique way, to launch public awareness about white privilege.

It’s called theUn-Fair Campaign, (contact them HERE) and the goal is to fight racism. The theme is based on the fact that organizers said some people get unfair advantages based on their skin color, and unfair disadvantages as well.

“It’s difficult to see and understand racism when we as white people are not subjected to acts of discrimination and intolerance,” explained Ellen O’Neill, executive director of the YWCA.

"It's difficult to see and understand racism when we as white people
are not subjected to acts of discrimination and intolerance," explained
Ellen O'Neill, executive director of the YWCA.

So this group is hoping to spread the message that it's hard to see
racism, if you're white. That message is on billboards around Duluth.
There are also posters that you will see around town.

Other goals include breaking the silence of racism, taking
accountability for the problem, and building a base of white allies to
eliminate racism.

People of color at the kick-off said it's time for a change, and that
they hope people will see this as an opportunity to speak out against
racism.

There are events coming up this spring to help keep the conversation going: